Eid Al-Fitr holiday begins today for Saudi public sector

A park in Taif with lush green lawns and a calm environment is the right place for families to spend leisure time. (SPA photo)

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia announced Wednesday that public sector holiday for Eid Al-Fitr has been brought forward a few days.
Public servants will now begin their Eid vacation on Friday instead of next Tuesday, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) citing a directive from King Salman.
Accordingly, all civil and military government officials will enjoy next Sunday and Monday as days off.